Pulling Cranks 101

**Wannabe...** · 02-01-2010, 05:26 PM

Only use weights on the front. Need soemthing to keep them down so they won't tangle with the lines from the side or get in the prop in a turn. Red hooks - they talking trebles. Bandit 300s standard are #6 front and back if you want to replace them. Have heard of folks replacing one or both with singles though due to concerns about deep hooked fish. I figure they'd prolly cost you a couple or three missed fish per day or more, but probably would avoid 2 or 3 fish kills as a trade off. Not scientific of course JMHO.

Wannabe...

**majflyboy** · 02-01-2010, 07:17 PM

Thanks WB. I will be changing out to red hooks.

Got my 4 new Okuma MA-15DX line counter reels in today, now to decide on the new rods and the line.

More $$$

**DonDon** · 02-02-2010, 08:16 AM

you can also use red snap swivels as well to just add some red paint to the cranks. I HATE changing out hooks so I don;t usually do it. I have another trick that I do and it does work just as good if not better for adding red. Maj, here's the tricky part about adding weight. They actually did a study on it and you can get your cranks down deeper and not lose action in your crank if you'll put a 1 oz weight about 12-15 feet (they said 20 though) above the crank with a inline swivel as a stopper for the egg sinker. YUou need it to slide though is the key. You can get about 20% deeper if you run the 1 oz weight on it if my memory serves me correct. Then again it is fun to have 150 foot of line out and you're having to ski a 2 pound crappie back to the boat

**Wannabe...** · 02-02-2010, 11:23 AM

Lord will this thread never end!!!!

Maj, get you some BnM Pro Staff Trollers and be done.

Line - Get you some 10# stren orignal in gold and be done. Tried 'em all. Can't beat it for the price. Can beat it on performance, but not by much.

Weights - It's gonna be a cluster to have a 12' rod with 15' of line behind the weight and be in a 16' boat. But if you do it, let me know, I want to take pics.

Also, keep in mind if you put a weight above a barrel swivel for a stopper, be sure to keep a check on the line at the knot on the top side. The weight can abrade the line over time and occasionally pretty quickly if there's a rough spot from the pour.

**TheBear** · 02-02-2010, 07:53 PM

put a glass or plastic bead between the weight and swivel. This will keep the weight from wearing your knot (line) at the swivel. Just like rigging a carolina rig for bass.

**"G"** · 02-02-2010, 07:57 PM

Bear has it figured right...always use a bead.

**satdoc1** · 02-02-2010, 08:25 PM

I personally think this thread is startin to get to Wannabe. Would have been differant if he started it though. LOL

**Hook One** · 02-02-2010, 08:39 PM

Yea Sat I think you are wright and it is killing him.

**majflyboy** · 02-02-2010, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by Wannabe...

Lord will this thread never end!!!!

Maj, get you some BnM Pro Staff Trollers and be done.

Line - Get you some 10# stren orignal in gold and be done. Tried 'em all. Can't beat it for the price. Can beat it on performance, but not by much.

Weights - It's gonna be a cluster to have a 12' rod with 15' of line behind the weight and be in a 16' boat. But if you do it, let me know, I want to take pics.

Also, keep in mind if you put a weight above a barrel swivel for a stopper, be sure to keep a check on the line at the knot on the top side. The weight can abrade the line over time and occasionally pretty quickly if there's a rough spot from the pour.

WB, went to Academy this afternoon, they didn't have the Pro Staff Trollers, the 10# stren origional gold, or the red snaps that DD mentioned. Is there an on-line site that carries everything??

I did buy a few Bandit 300's and even a few 200's. Just trying to jump start the economy.:D

**slydog1227** · 02-02-2010, 09:06 PM

Well.......it's a darn good thread though. Just sayin.

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